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Patent GB-190802218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Liquid Fuel Burners.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM MORRISON
Filed: 1908-01-31
Granted: 1909-01-14
Abstract: 2218. Simpson, W. M. Jan. 31. Atmospheric vapour burners.-The velocity of the vapour issuing from the nozzle into the mixing-tube of an atmospheric burner is maintained constant by connecting the cock regulating the admission of fuel to the vaporizer to a tapered needle projecting into and regulating the area of the nozzle aperture, so that both are adjusted simultaneously by hand. The needle B projecting into the nozzle A is secured to a sliding sleeve C within the mixing-tube X. The sleeve C carries a pin c which projects through a slot in the mixing-tube and is engaged by the forked end y' of a hand-lever y operating the fuel cock Y.
Patent GB-190808858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Goods Waggons.
Filed: 1908-04-23
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 8858. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. June 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Hopper wagons; axle-box guiding-arrangements; underframing of bodies.-Self -discharging goods wagons are constructed with their main girders placed beneath the side walls of the wagon and have their axle-box guides carried by separate short carriers supported by transverse girders, the space between the inner transverse girders being taken up by discharging-flaps. The main girders F are of Z-section with their lower flanges pointing outwards so as to leave a maximum space for the discharging-flaps, and are connected by transverse girders E, H placed near the axles. A central traction girder formed of two Z-section girders G also extends the full length of the vehicle. Fixed to the girders E, Hare carriers B for the axle-box guides with which they are preferably made in one piece. Diagonal struts K transmit shocks from the buffers to the girders F, G. The side walls of the wagon are vertical, but a portion of each end is inclined to correspond with the natural gradient of the material to be carried. Two or more discharging-flaps L are pivoted to the girders G, F, or H and are supported in their closed position by bolts M, and in their open position by brackets N. In a modification, a single flap is used and the part of the girder G between the girders H omitted. The wagon may have more than two axles, and the bottom flaps may be inclined when closed.
Patent GB-190809052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Field Firing or Surprise Targets.
Inventor: GATES RICHARD THOMAS
Filed: 1908-04-25
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 9052. Gates, R. T. April 25. Targets.-Relates to portable disappearing targets of the kind described in Specification No. 16,483, A.D. 1905, and consists chiefly in the construction of the electro-magnetic controlling-device and the substitution of revolver mechanism for the electrically-fired detonator apparatus. A target is mounted on a rock-shaft b, operated by a pin b<2> and links h from a spring motor c, the links h being connected to the pin b<2> and a crank-pin d<1> on the motor by trunnions g The spring drum c is provided with two lugs e, e', one of which is engaged, when the target is stationary, by a shouldered locking-lever f. When the circuit is closed at the firing point, an electro-magnet l is energized and an armature l<1> is attracted, thereby moving a bar j, which throws a pivoted spring latch i out of engagement with the end f<3> of the lever f. The lug on the spring drum then rocks the lever f, which moves the lever j until it rests in a notch i<4> in the spring latch i. After half a revolution, the next lug on the spring drum comes into contact with a part f of the lever, which is thereby moved back to its initial locking position to engage the said lug, and lock the drum. The revolver mechanism is operated from the target rock-shaft b by an arm b<3>, a link o, an oscillating shaft p, arm p<2>, and two spring-controlled pawls q, q<1>, which operate the hammer rand revolving chamber u of the revolver respectively. A spring s attached to the arm b<3> assists in the return movement of the shaft b and the revolveractuating mechanism. When the electric circuit is broken,the armature l<1> is raised by a spring l', and the bar j is disengaged from the notch i' in the latch i and returned to its initial position by a spring j<2>. The return movement of the latch i is limited by a stop i<2>. The whole apparatus is contained in a flat box, which is provided with a steel lid hinged at the front edge to the bottom plate, and has sloping sides to deflect the bullets.
Patent GB-190814513-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Starting Switch for Electric Motors.
Inventor: TIMAR DAGOBERT
Filed: 1908-07-08
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 14,513. Timar, D., and Dreger, C. von. Aug. 19, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Switches.-A rotary-arm switch available for the control of electric motors has spring- connected operating and resistance arms so arranged that, after resistance has been cut out under the retarding influence of a dashpot, the resistance arm is returned in company with the operating-arm and independently of the dash-pot. A fresh bias is simultaneously placed on the inoperative dash-pot to re-set it. The resistance arm 16, Fig. 5, dashpot arm 23, and operating-arm 25 are concentrically pivoted on a spindle 21 by means of hubs 20, 22, 24 respectively ; and a plain hub 26, to which the biassing-spring 3, Fig. 1, is attached by a screw 4, envelops the other hubs. A pin projection on the screw passes into slots 6, 5, Fig. 1<a>, in the hubs 24, 22. The resistance arm 16 is connected directly by the spring to the hub 26, the dash-pot lever 23 is connected to a double piston 30, 31 in a closed cylinder 30', and the lever 25 is connected by a claw clutch 39 with the handle lever 38. On rotating the lever 25 by means of the handle, the edge of the slot 6 engages with the scraw extension and pushes round the hub 26, thereby biassing the resistance arm 16. This arm abuts against a projection 34 on the dash-pot lever, and follows slowly to cut out resistance. The motor is switched off by returning the lever 25, which engages a stop 27 on the resistance arm and moves it to the off ' position. The spring 3 is simultaneously put under tension, and the point of the screw 4 taking against the end of the slot 5 returns the dash-pot arm 23 to the re-set position. The handle consists of the handle proper 42 and a plate 41, which at one end are both pivoted to a stud 40 projecting from the lever 38, and at the other are locked together by a projection 44 and recess 43. An annulus 35 with recesses 36, 37, Fig. 7, is screwed to the end of the switch spindle, and enters an aperture in the plate 41, into which aperture project extensions 46, 47 on the plate. When the handle is rotated to the right, the projection 47 leaves the recess 36, and the projection 46 slides over the annulus till it falls into the recess 37, becoming locked there. When the handle is rotated to the left, the projection 46 leaves the recess 37, and the projection 47 slides over the annulus till it falls into, and becomes locked in, the recess 36.
Patent GB-190817009-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Making, or Repairing, of Roads and like Ways.
Filed: 1909-02-12
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 17,009. Howard, S., and Roadite, Ltd. Feb. 12, 1909. Liquids, distributing.-The surface of a road made up with road metal and cement, or cement and salt. as described in Specification No. 21,502, A.D. 1906, is made more durable and dust-proof by spraying it with a solution containing silicate of soda, with or without crude glycerine, before applying the solution of calcium chloride. The preferred average proportions are silicate of soda 20 lb., crude glycerine ¢ lb. to 60 gal. of water, and calcium chloride 40 lb. to 60 gal. of water. The glycerine is used only in very cold districts, and the proportion of calcium chloride is increased for districts with a low rainfall.
Patent GB-190822668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spare Wheels for Motor Cars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: HARPER WILLIAM AUGUSTINE
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 22,668. Harper, W. A. Oct. 26. Wheels with two rims or tyres side by side ;felloes or rims.-The clips for securing spare rims of the type described in Specifications No. 3887, A.D. 1904, and No. 25,284, A.D. 1907, are actuated simultaneously by means of a rotatable ring &c. engaging devices connected to the clips. In the form shown in Fig. 1, rods E screwing into the clips C are fitted at their inner ends with bevel-pinions gearing with a hand-operated bevel-wheel G ; or one of the rods E may be fitted with a hand-wheel N. In a modification, a rack such as G, or a series of sectors, is fitted close under the clips, one of the pinions being fitted with an operating-haudle ; or the bevel-pinions may be replaced by sprocket-wheels connected by a chain. In a further modification, the rotatable ring carries pins which engage inclined slots in the clips.
Patent GB-190826991-A (GB)
Title: Tell Tale Clocks for Pigeon Racing and the like.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS
Filed: 1908-12-12
Granted: 1909-12-13
Abstract: 26,991. Wood, T. Dec. 12. Timing pigeons.-In a time-checking apparatus for pigeon racing, the lid 4 of the instrument has an overhanging portion 5, which extends around the upper part of the casing 3, and also a down. wardly projecting portion 6, which fits inside the casing and is locked by spring bolts 7 fitting into the recesses 8. When the lid has been inserted and looked, unauthorised access to the interior of the instrument cannot be obtained, thus preventing fraud. Within the case is fitted a puncturing- device, shown in Fig. 3, for recording the times of arrival on overlapping paper dials, which are carried in place of hands on a clock fixed in the centre of the case. A spindle 10 projecting through the casing and carrying a handle 12, is fitted with projections 11, which, when the handle 12 is partly rotated, raise successively needles 15. The needles 15 are fixed in studs 17 and rest on a perforated standard plate 18. Comb springs are mounted below and above the plate 18 to return the needles after being operated. A grooved cover 21 holds the dials down when the needles are puncturing them and allows the punctured raised portion of the paper to pass freely under it. A toothed wheel 22 on the spindle 10 carries a toothed slide 23, Fig. 2, hinged at 24 to a sling standard 2 and secured at the other end by a snap bolt 25. The standard contains receptacles 26 for rings &c. inserted through an opening 27 in the lid. When the standard is moved to its extreme forward position, it engages a lever 28, which through other levers 29, 30, Fig. 1, presses the bolts out of the recesses 8, thus allowing the lid to be removed. The wheel 13 indicates the number of arrivals and also carries the word " set " and "open." The lid and case are formed of solid cast metal.
Patent GB-190828553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pipe-dredges.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 28,553. Boult, A. J., [Black Sand and Gold Recovery Co.]. Dec. 31. Dredging. - Relates to a dredge of the type in which jets of water and air under pressure are directed into the mouth of the dredging - pipe to gather and force through the pipe the material to be dredged. The end of the dredging- pipe is surrounded by. a cage in which the jet pipes terminate, the cage having a shoe at the lower end ; means are also provided for directing fluid under pressure into the pipe line to clear it of obstructions. In the form shown, the end of the dredging-pipe 22, Fig. 3, is provided with a disk 23, from which depend a cylinder 31, reaching below the mouth of the pipe, and a cage or grid provided at the bottom with a shoe 30. Within the cage terminate an air-jet pipe 32 and a water-jet pipe 33, which force air and water respectively into the mouth of the dredging-pipe, two water pipes 34, 35 having radial nozzles for disturbing the material to be dredged, and a pilotjet pipe 36 for displacing material to allow the cage to descend. All these pipes are preferably provided with non-return valves. The dredging- head is raised and lowered by a cable 25, connected to eye-bolts on the disk 23. The upper end of the pipe 22 is flexibly connected to a pipe line 47 for discharging the spoil. All the pipes are provided with cocks, and the high-pressure air and water main pipes are connected so that either air or water may be admitted to the jet pipes. Valves are provided on the pipe line 47, and valved pipes connect this line with the air and water supplies, so that air or water or both can be passed direct into either the pipe line 47 or the dredging-pipe, to clear away obstructions.
Patent GB-190901412-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinder Sifters and the like.
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
IPC: F24B15/00
Filed: 1909-01-20
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 1412. Milne, J. Jan. 20. Dust-bins.-The handle d of a cinder-sifter a, fitted to the top of a dust-bin b, works over an undulating or corrugated surface e, which causes the sieve to move up and down as it is oscillated. Or the sieve itself may rest on one or more bearings of corrugated or other form.
Patent GB-190905553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Dating Stamps and the like.
Inventor: BLITZ JOSEPH
IPC: B41K1/12
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1909-09-16
Abstract: 5553. Blitz, J. March 8. Seals.-A hand-stamp for use with sealing- wax as a dating-seal, has dating-disks 3 of polygonal shape with preferably thirteen faces, and with countersun k lettering. The hinged cap 5 which fits over and holds the disks has a slot 7, through which one face of each disk projects level with the face of the cap, which may also be provided with countersunk devices. The sides 12 of the slot are sloped away so as fit exactly the faces of the disks 3 adjacent to the projecting face, thus forming a wax-tight joint. A spring catch 11 with a press-button 13 holds the cap 5 in its closed position. The whole stamping-head is mounted on a suitable handle.
Patent GB-190908165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Distributing Systems.
Inventor: SPENCER ALEXANDER
IPC: H02J3/04
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-03-31
Abstract: 8165. Spencer, A. April 5. Actuating valves and cocks. -Relates to an electric system for the distant control of various translating - devices such as indicators, switches, &c., but particularly applicable to the system of lighting trains described in Specification 3779/08, in which the gas valve in each carriage is turned on and off by separate electro - magnets under the control of the guard. The valve-actuating or other magnets d, e are permanently earthed through the batteries c and have their other terminals connected to the wires a, b. The controlling- switches f, g are connected to relay devices i, j in such a way that the connexion of either of the wires a, b to earth at one point of control automatically completes the circuit to earth at a distant point, thereby allowing the use of conductors of smaller cross - section than could otherwise be used.
Patent GB-190909523-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Guards.
Inventor: GROVES GEORGE
IPC: A47G5/04
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 9523. Groves, G. April 22. Fire - guards. - The side bars B<1> are respectively pivoted at b to a piece E riveted at J to the front bar B, and holes H<1> are made in the piece E so that the side of the guard can be set at rightangles or otherwise to the front, and secured in those positions by inserting the pin G through the holes H, H' in the bar B<1> and the piece E respectively.
Patent GB-190917448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Arc Lamps.
Inventor: CARBONE TITO LIVIO
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-07-27
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 17,448. Carbone, T. L. Nov. 9, 1908, [Convention date]. Arc lamps.-A chamber enclosing a flame or other arc is divided by constrictions into three compartments, the wall of the middle compartment B being inclined so as to be strongly heated and thereby kept free from deposits ; the walls of the other compartments A, C are inclined so as to receive but little radiation, and to condense fumes. The chamber may be partly of glass and partly of metal, or of glass alone. Other forms of compartments are shown in the Specification.
Patent GB-190918543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes and to Methods of Making them.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: A43B9/18
Filed: 1909-08-11
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 18,543. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Aug. 11. Connecting uppers to insoles and soles.-In making a stitch-down shoe, the toe part 4 of the upper, with or without a stiffener, is moulded to the shape of the toe of a lasted shoe, and formed with an outwardly projecting flange 5, to which and to the outwarly-turned limp edges of the sides of the upper an insole 9 is stitched. A last is then inserted in the shoe, and an outer sole 11 is stitched in place, with or without a welt 13. In some cases, the counter 7 and counter stiffener 6 may be previously moulded to shape and formed with outwardly-turned flanges. The stitches for securing the insole in place preferably extend only round the forepart of the shoe. Machines for moulding the upper are described in Specifications 16,190/08 and 16,191/08.
Patent GB-190918621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Speaking Tubes.
Inventor: BOETTCHER ALFRED
IPC: G10K11/22
Filed: 1909-08-12
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 18,621. B÷ttcher, A. Feb. 23, [Convention date]. Speaking-tubes.-The mouthpiece of a speaking - tube is arranged at the side of a sliding tube which telescopes on an inner tube for the purpose of closing the mouthpiece aperture when the whistle or other signal is operated. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, a signal is given by pulling down the outer tube g so as to compress the air in the space surrounding the inner tube a. The travel of the tube g shuts off the mouthpiece h from the tube a, and finally carries a sleeve p below an opening r, enabling the compressed air to reach the whistle f A spring m returns the tube g to speaking position. Modifications are described in which squeeze-bulbs are used to give the signal, the spring m being dispensed with so that the mouthpiece is shut off by the descent of the tube g when the fitting is hung up on the hook c.
Patent GB-190920279-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Lavatory Basins.
Inventor: CUTFORTH EDWIN HENRY
IPC: B28B7/16
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 20,279. Cutforth, E. H. Sept. 4. Extrusion machines.- Lavatory basins are formed by forcing clay through a mouthpiece d into the space between a mould e and a block g, which is carried by a bottom plate f supported upon a movable table k. A projection g<1> on the block g forms the waste orifice. After moulding, the article is severed by means of a wire passed between the mouthpiece d and the mould e.
Patent GB-190924843-A (GB)
Title: Electric Drive for Railway Vehicles.
IPC: B61C9/40
Filed: 1909-10-28
Granted: 1910-10-27
Abstract: 24,843. Akt.-Ges. Brown, Boveri, et Cie. Dec. 18, 1908, [Convention date]. Driving-gear of crank type, arrangement of. -In an electricallyp r o p e l l e d railway vehicle of the kind in which the motor drives the wheel axles through a hollow shaft with a universal joint, either the wheel axle or the motor shaft is made hollow. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the armature shaft c is hollow and drives the crank-shaft h through a universal coupling g. The crank j is coupled by a rod l to a crank on the wheel axle p; and a distance-link k, having sleeves bearing on the shafts h, p, is provided. In another form, a universal joint is arranged at each end of the shaft h. In a third form, the motor shaft is rigid, and is connected by cranks and a coupling-rod to a shaft mounted inside the hollow wheel axle and geared thereto by a universal joint.
Patent GB-190926600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Balancing Machines.
Filed: 1909-11-16
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 26,600. Soc. Jost et Cie. Nov. 28, 1908, [Convention date]. Antifriction-wheel bearings; adjusting for position.-Bearings for apparatus for testing the balance of bodies which are to rotate when in use, are adjustable as to height and distance from one another and comprise circular moving disks with an adjustable roller and stop. The body a to be balanced rests on perfectly balanced rotatable disks b, and between a fixed stop d and an adjustable stop roller c; the roller c is mounted on an arm h, which may be adjusted by a fixed nut and a screw attached to the arm. The sets of bearings are adjustable horizontally and vertically by hand wheels e, f respectively. Modifications are described in which the body to be balanced (1) overhangs the bearings, (2) is mounted in a hollow drum, or (3) rests on overlapping friction disks.
Patent GB-190926683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Galvanic Batteries.
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H01M50/147
Filed: 1909-11-17
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 26,683. Preston, J. E. Nov. 17. Arrangement; moving electrodes; cells. - A zinc - carbon battery, shown as a single cell which is inverted for use, is sealed by compressing a rubber plug 11 between the carbon 2 and a cover 12 by a nut on a central screwed rod 6. A zinc 7 is screwed to the rod 6, which acts as a terminal, a rubber &c. washer being interposed. The cup-shaped carbon 2 is insulated from the zinc by an ebonite washer 4 and by the compressed rubber plug 11; a flat leaden connecting-ring 9 having a terminal rod 10 rests on it. The cell may be of glass, ebonite, leadlined brass, iron, or other metal; the cover may be kept from turning by a pin 15, especially in a multiple cell, to prevent displacement of the contacts.
Patent GB-190927698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Brushing Boots and Shoes.
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 1909-11-27
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 27,698. Schmid, P., and Merian & L³thy. Nov. 27, 1908, [Convention date]. Boots and shoes, cleaning.- A machine for brushing boots and shoes comprises an horizontal revolving brush - drum c, which protrudes through a grating f forming the top of the casing a. Dust from the boots passes through the grating f into the casing a, and the lighter particles are drawn up into a dust - separator o by means of an exhauster or fan n driven from the motor d, which also drives the shaft b of the brush. The brush drum c is provided with bristles on both inside and outside surfaces, and also at the sides. To brush the toe of the boot, it is placed in the aperture h. Slots are formed in the drum between its separate brush strips to allow the dust to fall into the casing. A splash-board g is provided.
Patent GB-191008857-A (GB)
Title: Improved Egg-cutter.
Inventor: PETERSEN MINNA SOPHIE FRIEDERI
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 8857. Petersen, M. S. F. April 12. Cutting and slicing vegetables &c.-A device for slicing hard-boiled eggs by means of wires comprises a pair of spring arms shaped like sugar-tongs, to the lower arm of which is fixed the basket for the egg formed by vertical plates b mounted on edge. The upper arm carries the slicing wires which are attached to a separate removable ring d, and are guided by members b<1> upwardly extending from the basket. The rings d, e are bent upwards at each side, so that the centre portion of the egg is cut first.
Patent GB-191008858-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Earthing Device for Electric Switches.
Inventor: RAWLINGS JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: H01H9/12
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1910-11-10
Abstract: 8858. Rawlings, J. J. April 12. Switches, earthing parts of. The handles and covers of tumbler or plug switches are earthed by means of spring devices. A spring E is mounted in a recess D in the base C of the switch, and serves to connect the handle A and cover B with the earthing-system when the cover is screwed into position.